Monday, August 6
Classwork:
Classwork:
- Do Now: Roots Quiz #1
- Review Roots List #2
- Set up online textbook
- Create graphic organizer for new Roots List #2: auto/aut, belli, bibl, bio, capit/capt, carn, caus/caut
- Enrichment: Vocab Unit #1: Learning Definitions
- Login to Online Literature text and complete the assigned reading
- Reminder: Signed forms to Period 1 teachers!
Tuesday and Wednesday,
August 7 and 8
Classwork: - Do Now: Object Writing
- Review: 'Quarter 1 Goals and Expectations'
- Begin Poetry Unit: The Big Question lesson 1
- 'Does all communication serve a positive purpose?' discussion
- Poetry Unit: The Big Question lesson 2
- Independent Reading Sign-up Reminder
Homework:
- Sign-up for Independent Reading
- Read independent reading assignment options
- Think about the big question: 'Does all communication serve a positive purpose?'
Thursday and Friday, August 9 and 10
Classwork: - Do Now: Difference between 'good' and 'bad' poetry
- Model Selection: 'The Poetic Interpretation of The Twist' and 'The Empty Dance Shoes'
- Critical Thinking Questions (After Reading)
- 'Good' poetry assignment
- Study for Roots Quiz #2 on Monday: (bring completed graphic organizer)
- Begin reading IR book
- Revise Object Poem (focus will be on using simile, metaphor, and personification in a lyric poem)
- Returned signed documents to 1st Period teacher!
